ABOUT DR. SAUNYA
LOVE.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Saunya M. Williams (also known as Dr. Saunya) was a first-generation college student and graduate. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, a Master of Religious Leadership from Emory University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Over the years, she faced many obstacles and heard many voices of discouragement, but she refused to give up. Dr. Saunya wanted to be an example of what was not commonly seen in her community. In the end, she said, "My academic journey was crazy tough...but, God!"
INVEST.
For over two decades, Dr. Saunya struggled with guilt and shame because of the amount of abuse that she had suffered as a child. As a teenager, she felt completely damaged and began covering her emotional scars by using makeup to create a mask to hide behind. As an adult, she developed a calloused heart and harbored unforgiveness in an effort to survive the dispiriting effects that resulted from being abused. Dr. Saunya had been living with the heavy weight of emotional bondage and had experienced one unhealthy relationship after another. In the end, she said, "My heart and soul were broken...but, God!"
VICTORY.
To overcome depression, Dr. Saunya wrote inspirational notes on various scraps of paper that eventually turned into an electronic presentation that she used as spiritual therapy for herself. She discovered that forgiveness was the actual key to her deliverance. Later, she was blessed with a couple of opportunities to share her presentation with men and women. The rewarding experiences became the catalyst for her desire to reach more people and to testify about the healing power of forgiveness. Subsequently, Dr. Saunya prayed for the courage to write a book about her testimony. In the end, she said, "I once vowed that I would never be so transparent...but, God!"
ENCOURAGE.
In 2007, God blessed Dr. Saunya with the gift of her mime ministry. She brings life to gospel songs by using her creativity and powerful expressions. She ministers to invite the worshipper to experience the lyrics of the song through her interpretation while giving all glory to God. To just name a few songs, she has ministered to "I'm In His Safety" by LeCresia Campbell, "Encourage Yourself" by Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers, "In The Midst Of It All" by Yolanda Adams, "Change Me" by Tamela Mann, and "You Know My Name" by Tasha Cobbs Leonard. Dr. Saunya is very passionate about her love for God and welcomes every opportunity to speak about His goodness. She continues to say, "By His grace and mercy, I am able to be a witness...but, God!"